finding beauty, confidence, and rest in motherhood
Did you know it’s national breast cancer awareness month? I remember when I first became aware of breast cancer. It was in the mid-90s and a close family friend was diagnosed. I remember many aspects of her treatment … her tears, the journey towards recovery, and the fear I was left with. It seemed like […]
Sometimes, I can be such a worry wart. Especially with things like meeting new people. Last June I gathered my nerves and purchased a ticket to the Spring 2012 PNW Blogger Meet Up in Portland. I’m so happy I did! If you’ve ever second guessed going to a meet up, I’m here to tell you […]
Back in July I created a fancy little resume and sent it off to Baby Gizmo. They were hiring editors for their blog and I was super interested in becoming a regular writer. By the start of August I hadn’t heard anything and was feeling a bit down. You see, I didn’t start out blogging […]
The summer began with mass packing as we prepared to move in with my parents for our Build That House adventure. Said house is not one ounce further along but that’s another story. Hannah and I spent oodles of quality time together in May since she was home from college and then my Mom and […]
MY TWO SWEET SUPERVISORS This week I’m celebrating! Last year on September 12th I started my dream job. I quit my position as an enrollment advisor at a local college and had my first day at home with Jemma. I donned flips flops and jeans instead of heels and my favorite Ann Taylor Loft dress […]
Cooking … this amazing recipe from The Pioneer Woman. I mean, does she not cook anything amazing? I saw her whip this up on last week’s episode and couldn’t wait to pick me up some leeks and white wine. It turned out fabulous! My mom said it is one of her new favorite pastas […]
Mister Max is already 2 weeks old … really almost 3 … and I’m just now pulling together some Instapics from his first week. Guess that goes to show how busy things are with two little ones. Hardly any time for blogging, let alone time with two hands free! Things have been hard and wonderful […]
We’re all ready to welcome Brother. Especially Jemma. She has perfected her baby kisses. She’s sweet. She’s gentle. But … She’s ready for the real thing. Her real Brother. Instead of just her baby dolls. I can’t wait to see my two children together. My mama heart will most likely explode. Sis and Bro together […]
It’s 10:30 pm. Dominic just got home from the big move day. We were up at 6:09 am this morning. Talk about a long day! my handsome hubby in his worker man carhartts | ready to load | 26 feet of life | the mama all ready for the caravan north The U-Haul got packed, […]
This is my new scarf from EcoShag, I have worn it 3 days in a row, it’s that awesome Reading: The Other Baby Book. It’s stellar and should be required reading for all mamas. Like the government should mandate it. Well … not really, but it’s that good and useful. Not full of scare tactics […]
I don’t think I ever gave our move a complete post.Now, moving day is upon us. It all started back in April. That’s when we purchased property to build. Then, Dominic was promoted to a Regional Account Manager at the building supply company he works for – his new territory encompasses all of Western Washington. […]